The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Ending Explained: The finale of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ finally brings closure to the love triangle that has kept fans debating since day one. Created by author Jenny Han, it is based on her novel trilogy - ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’, ‘It's Not Summer Without You’, and ‘We'll Always Have Summer’. This teen romantic drama stars Lola Tung (Belly), Christopher Briney (Conrad) and Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) in the main roles.
Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah each face moments of truth, growth, and heartbreak as the story reaches its emotional peak. But how exactly did things unfold, and why does the ending feel both lovely and bittersweet? Let’s break it down.
In Season 3’s finale, Belly finally confronts who she truly is and what she wants. She accepts Jeremiah’s proposal at first, but soon realises her feelings for Conrad haven’t gone away. She moves to Paris partly for growth, distance and perspective.
Conrad surprises her in Paris on her birthday, and the two have a reunion that’s both romantic and honest. Belly ends up running after Conrad as he tries to catch a train, and she tells him plainly that she chooses him, not out of fear of being alone, but because she believes in what they share. So, the triangle finally settles: Belly ends with Conrad.
Jeremiah isn’t left behind in pain, exactly, the ending gives him a kind of closure. He realises that although he loves Belly, what she wants can’t be forced. He steps back. Eventually, he begins a new chapter, including a romantic possibility with someone else (Denise) and pursuing his career more deeply.
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While he doesn’t get full romantic closure with Belly, his arc doesn’t feel thrown away.
One of the biggest differences from Jenny Han’s novels is how the ending is handled. ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season 3 makes several key changes from the book, including a significant time jump between relationships, Belly's injury-induced change to a sports psychology major, Conrad going to therapy, the expansion of Steven and Taylor's complicated relationship to include cheating, and Jeremiah cheating twice during spring break instead of once.
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Belly studies abroad in Paris for her senior year, a new storyline not present in the books.
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Personal growth matters: Belly’s time in Paris isn’t just a plot device, it shows that sometimes one needs distance to figure out their heart. The path to Conrad isn’t immediate or easy.
Choosing more than love: The ending suggests that love alone isn’t enough unless both people are honest, present, and willing to act. Belly’s decision feels less about tradition and more about what truly fits her.
Closure without perfection: Not every relationship is fixed; not every wound is totally healed. But there is growth, maturity, and hope. That makes the ending more satisfying, even if it isn’t flawless.
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ closes its love triangle in a way that honours both characters and viewers: Belly chooses Conrad, but she also chooses herself. The resolution may depart from the book’s explicit wedding scene, but it offers emotional honesty. It ties up many strands, leaves some room for the future, and gives the characters, especially Belly and Jeremiah, the space to grow separately.
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